Ernest Braxton, MD

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. .

05/21/2026

https://www.beckersspine.com/orthopedic/the-reimbursement-levers-payoff-off-for-spine-orthopedic-practices/

As the reimbursements for spine and orthopedic procedures continue to stay stagnant, or drop in some cases, practices are working harder than ever to protect margins while ensuring top-quality patient care. Taking site-of-service control, treating payer contracts as living documents and diversifyi....

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, grandmothers, bonus moms, and mother figures who love so deeply and give so much every single day. Your strength, kindness, patience, and unconditional love make the world a better place. Today we celebrate you and all that you do.

05/08/2026

Excited to continue advancing new technologies to better serve patients in the Vail Valley. We recently placed our first Synergy Disc in a patient with cervical myeloradiculopathy.

Innovation in cervical arthroplasty continues to expand the ability to preserve motion while addressing spinal cord and nerve root compression. I appreciate the collaboration of our OR team and partners as we continue bringing advanced spine care options to our mountain community.

05/05/2026

05/03/2026

🧠 What a privilege!

I was honored to give a talk on Physician Ownership and Employment in the Ambulatory Surgery Center Setting at the 2026 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. It was great to catch up with mentors and colleagues.

It's a topic that hits close to home for a lot of us in neurosurgery — navigating the business side of practice while staying focused on what matters most: patient care. The ASC environment is evolving fast, and the ownership conversation is one we need to keep having.

If you missed it, no worries — the talk will be posted on **VuMedi**, and I'll share the link as soon as it's available. Worth a watch if you're thinking through these issues in your own practice.

Thanks to the AANS for the platform. San Antonio was 🔥 — in more ways than one. 😄

— Ernest Braxton, MD, MBA

05/01/2026

I’m honored to be joining an outstanding panel alongside Dr. Park, Dr. Than, and Dr. Fehlings to discuss one of the most important challenges in spine surgery—how we can consistently achieve better outcomes while accelerating fusion.

We’ll be focusing on the role of P-15 technology and its ability to mimic the cell-binding domain of Type I collagen, helping optimize the biologic environment for fusion. As our field continues to evolve, these kinds of innovations are critical to improving patient recovery and long-term success.
📅 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 12:15 – 1:00 PM
If you’re attending, I encourage you to join us for what should be a highly engaging and practical discussion.
Looking forward to seeing many of you there.

Cerapedics Inc. American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

04/24/2026

I’m honored to be joining an outstanding panel alongside Dr. Park, Dr. Than, and Dr. Fehlings to discuss one of the most important challenges in spine surgery—how we can consistently achieve better outcomes while accelerating fusion.

We’ll be focusing on the role of P-15 technology and its ability to mimic the cell-binding domain of Type I collagen, helping optimize the biologic environment for fusion. As our field continues to evolve, these kinds of innovations are critical to improving patient recovery and long-term success.

📅 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 12:15 – 1:00 PM

If you’re attending, I encourage you to join us for what should be a highly engaging and practical discussion.

Looking forward to seeing many of you there.

Cerapedics Inc. American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

04/10/2026

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04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us!
Wishing you a joyful day filled with renewal, hope, and time with those who matter most.

03/19/2026

Dasha, thank you for trusting us with your care.
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Meeting with a doctor can sometimes feel intimidating, but the experience can also be reassuring when the doctor shows both professionalism and humanity. When I met with the doctor, I immediately noticed how positive and professional he was. He spoke clearly, listened carefully, and treated every concern seriously. His confidence and knowledge made it easy to trust his advice.

At the same time, what stood out most was that he understood we are just humans. He didn’t rush the conversation or make the visit feel mechanical. Instead, he showed patience and empathy, acknowledging that people come with worries, fears, and sometimes confusion about their health. His attitude made the environment feel safe and supportive!🙏
Dasha T.